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The sound of 2021: English music of this past pandemic year hasn't been all doom and gloom
If anything, the year has seen albums too short, songs too long, egos too big, and debuts too exciting, spoiling us for choice, and pushing us to redefine our own understanding of an album as we lumbered back onto our post-lockdown lives.

Two-time champion Andy Murray among five handed Miami Open wildcard
Andy Murray, who is on the comeback trail after hip surgery two years ago, won the Miami Open in 2009 and 2013 and reached the final of the event in 2012 and 2015.

Two-time champion Kim Clijsters accepts wildcard into WTA Miami Open
Clijsters' comeback was disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic and she has yet to play in 2021. Miami will mark her first event since her first-round loss in the US Open in September.

Roger Federer pulls out of Miami Open; will train to 'work his way back on tour'
Miami Open tournament director James Blake said he hopes Federer will return in 2021 to an event he has won four times, including two years ago.

US Open could lose over $100 million, golf at least $1 million per tournament if played without fans
Tennis and golf rely to a much greater degree on income generated from having people on-hand, especially for high-end tickets and hospitality.

On Lorde's 23rd birthday, a look at some of Kiwi singer-songwriter's best tracks, from 'Royals' to 'Liability'
Lorde released her debut album Pure Heroine, produced by Joel Little, in 2013.

With Assume Form, James Blake delivers his most honest musical statement to date
On Assume Form, James Blake gives listeners the most fully realised statement since bursting onto the scene.

Travis Scott releases video for 'Stop Trying to Be God' from ASTROWORLD featuring Kylie Jenner
Travis Scott released the video of 'Stop Trying to Be God' from his third studio album ASTROWORLD on 6 August.

Miami Open: Caroline Wozniacki says she and her family were abused by crowd, urges action against threatening fans
"During the match last night people in the crowd threatened my family, wished death upon my mom and dad, called me names," Wozniacki posted on Twitter.

Miami Open: Serena Williams-style return after motherhood would be impossible for me, says Caroline Wozniacki
"Can I imagine coming back at that age after having a baby? Well I can for her," Caroline Wozniacki said about Serena Williams' return.

Miami Open: Tournament director James Blake rues fact that Serena Williams punished for taking maternity break
James Blake believes Serena Williams is effectively being penalised for taking maternity leave by existing WTA tournament regulations.

Australian Open 2018: Roger Federer reveals he reached out to Rafael Nadal wishing him speedy recovery
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal might be arch-rivals on court but off it they are good friends and the compassionate Swiss star has been worried about the injured World No 1.

Kendrick Lamar to bring DAMN. tour to Europe in February 2018; will perform at Paris, Manchester
Kendrick Lamar will visit 11 countries in Europe for the DAMN. tour

New York Police apologise to former tennis star Blake over detention in a case of mistaken identity
New York Police Department commissioner William Bratton apologized Thursday to former tennis star James Blake for an officer's rough actions in detaining him in a case of mistaken identity.Z

‘There's probably a race factor’: Tennis player James Blake mistakenly detained by New York police
Former tennis star James Blake was detained by New York police, handcuffed and thrown to the floor in a case of mistaken identity

US Open: Career over but Blake happy to avoid loss on historic anniversary
The African-American Blake was inspired to play tennis when he heard three-time grand slam winner Arthur Ashe speak in Harlem and the 33-year-old New York native has been outspoken on social issues throughout his career.

Some tennis players indulge in doping: Ex-World No 4 Blake
"I'm sure there are guys who are doing it, getting away with it, and getting ahead of the testers. It's unfortunate, but I hope tennis is doing the best job of trying to catch those guys trying to beat the system," said American James Blake.